Princeton, New Jersey
Arlington, Virginia
Posted: 17-Jun-25
Location: Los Angeles area, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $105,000 – $126,000
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Additional Information:
Are you passionate about collaborating in a team environment? Do you enjoy providing a new perspective to improve products, services, and processes? Are you excited about the impact of technology in the built environment and the opportunity technology systems offer to positively impact education, healthcare, corporate and civic buildings, and the user communities that occupy them? Are you currently working in the consulting, architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) field?
Vantage Technology Consulting Group is seeking candidates for a full-time Security Senior Consultant to join our Design and Engineering team. We are looking for an applicant who has solid experience and a proven skill set in the following:
- Electronic security systems conceptualization and design
- Security infrastructure design
- Strong understanding of and coordination with other building technologies, including AV/IT/Structured Cabling.
- Solid IT, network, or structured cabling design experience is a definite plus
- Client-facing consulting and project leadership
What You Will Do
As a Security Senior Consultant at Vantage, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality technology design solutions across a range of projects. You will work with our clients, architects, and other project team members to provide security system and infrastructure design solutions. You will be responsible for working collaboratively as a part of the Vantage team to deliver the high-quality work we are known for using the processes, standards, and budgets established by Vantage for each project. In particular, you will:
- Work within a project team to understand client needs and goals, and build familiarity with each client’s Basis of Design standards, scope, budget, and schedule for assigned tasks.
- Conduct project needs assessments, programming and consulting meetings directly with our clients
- Design security systems for healthcare, higher education, corporate, and other market sectors
- Work with our production team to create construction packages and/or provide Bluebeam markups.
- Work with the other designers and subject matter experts within the firm to coordinate work and standards as required for each project.
- Assist with writing specifications and technology design narratives for the trade(s) you are designing.
- Attend meetings with clients and architects to discuss project needs, timelines, and technical specification
- Interpret previous Vantage design work and gain a working understanding of each project’s requirements.
- Participate in the QA/QC process for your work and the work of team members.
- Interpret architectural drawings/specifications, models, and construction documents.
- As part of a project team, answer and review construction submittals and RFIs (requests for information) from general contractors, and other entities.
- Develop and maintain client and industry-peer relationships.
- Maintain existing and add new industry certifications (as appropriate), and continue to develop technical and “soft” skills and learning.
- Share your experience and knowledge by mentoring more junior team members
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment, enjoys working with clients solving problems through design, and is excited to grow with a firm that’s shaping the future of how people interact with technology in the built environment.
What You Bring to Vantage
We’re looking for someone who combines technical skill with curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate is experienced, self-motivated, and thrives in a remote work environment. Here’s what you’ll need to succeed in this role:
Basic Qualifications
- Be an active learner and team player. We value people who ask good questions and are always improving their skills and their work.
- 10+ years of electronic security system and infrastructure design experience in higher education, healthcare, or commercial projects.
- Understanding of the design and milestone delivery phases in the production of construction documents and specifications.
- Familiar with major security system manufacturer’s product lines and industry-preferred solutions.
- Knowledge of security design standards, codes, and best practices.
- Ability to perform and document site surveys and construction punch walks.
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office suite
- Strong attention to detail and a drive for quality.
- Comfortable working in a remote team environment and managing your own workload.
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and time management skills.
- Eagerness to learn and grow, especially in fast-moving tech and engineering fields.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred
- PSP, CPTED, or equivalent licenses and qualifications. We also offer the opportunity for qualified candidates to attain these qualifications.
- Candidates in Southern California are strongly preferred
- Solid IT, network, and structured cabling design experience preferred
Why You Should Join Us
Vantage Technology Consulting Group is a U.S.-based firm specializing in system design and strategic technology consulting. Established in 2001, we serve a diverse range of sectors, including higher education and healthcare organizations. Our services include advanced IT, telecommunications, audiovisual, security, and technology consulting for new facilities and major renovations. We collaborate with architects, facilities managers, and IT departments to design technologies that enhance efficiency and flexibility, address technology governance needs, and mitigate information security risks.
We help clients imagine, design, and implement technology that improves how people learn, work, and receive care. What makes us unique:
- We are technology consultants who don't start by talking about technology—we talk about our clients.
- We think about the value of technology and its impact on our client’s organization, not just “technology for technology’s sake” (no cookie-cutter solutions).
- We design technology solutions with our clients that are usable, value-focused, worth the investment, and will stand the test of time (no new, "old" solutions).
We are dedicated to building a workplace where people feel engaged, empowered, and inspired to contribute their best. Here’s what makes working with us different:
- Digital-First by Design. We’re a fully remote firm that knows how to make remote work work. We believe great work can happen on your terms. Our flexible hours and remote practices adapt to your life and needs.
- Make a Real Impact. Our projects are exciting, high-stakes, and challenging. Your work and drive to never settle will shape outcomes for industry-leading clients nationwide.
- Talented Teams. Collaborate with smart, supportive colleagues from diverse backgrounds who bring our vision to life and create a workplace where everyone feels included, respected, and empowered.
- Always Engaged. We’re passionate about lifelong learning. You’ll build new skills, deepen your expertise, and grow alongside teammates who are always pushing to be better.
We offer a full range of employee benefits, including:
- 401(k) retirement plan, including matching
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Work-from-home stipend
- Paid membership in peer professional societies
- Technology Purchasing Program
If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to showcase your ability to meet the position responsibilities and desired skills to careers@vantagetcg.com, with “Security Senior Consultant” in the subject line of your email.
- Location: Remote; candidates in Southern California (LA area) strongly preferred
- Job Type: Full-time
- Experience Level: Senior-level (10+ years)
- Salary: $105,000 – $126,000, commensurate with experience; yearly bonus pay may be offered based on firm and individual performance
- Education Level: Bachelor's (Preferred)
- Schedule: Flexible hours, remote-first workplace, expectation of 40 hours per week
- Travel: Occasional travel to project or client sites